Edward Hitchcock letter to Sylvester Hovey, 1827 July 4

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Creator	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Recipient	Hovey, Sylvester, 1797-1840
Title	Edward Hitchcock letter to Sylvester Hovey, 1827 July 4
Dates	1827-07-04
Abstract	A letter to Sylvester Hovey in which Edward Hitchcock writes about some issues with a bill for some books and periodicals from a General Howe. Hitchcock writes that since the bill is still not settled anyway, he would like to have Howe send him a few more books as well. Hitchcock also mentions Hovey's new position at Williams College, saying he is glad for him but would have preferred to have him at Amherst College.
Notes	The finding aid incorrectly lists the date for this letter as 1824.
Physical Description	1 item (4 pages)
Languages	English
Place of Creation	Amherst (Mass.)
Genre	Correspondence
Subject	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Correspondence
Subject	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Finance, Personal
Subject	Hovey, Sylvester, 1797-1840 – Correspondence
Subject	Books – Prices
Subject	Periodicals – Prices
Part of	Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
Finding Aid	View the finding aid for this item's collection
Repository	Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Shelf Location	Box 4 Folder 46
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